House hacking in any of these markets can be a smart way to start with lower upfront costs and transition smoothly into a rental strategy.Given your options with a VA loan or investment loan, starting by living in the property can help you maximize leverage and build equity.

So now, to my question... has anyone successfully developed a Property Management company to help them transition into the REI world? 

Once corrected and on the correct path the screening went smoothly.

It is essential to have a great connection and clear lines of communication with your CPA to continue your investment ventures' smooth operations.

Good luck and hope it goes smoothly.

I'm looking to transition into the world of property mgmt.I just passed my real estate exam, and now it's time to find a broker to hang my license with.

For the investors I work with, I send my flippers to certain neighborhoods (Near east side, Crown Hill, Mapleton Fall Creek) and my LTR investors to other areas (West side, Christian Park, Martindale-Brightwood) -- there are some transitional neighborhoods that work for both (Brookside, Little Flower). 

Like all businesses, having the right staff and the right processes will make the difference as to whether it runs smoothly or not.

Our approach is investor-focused, ensuring that each build not only meets but exceeds market demands in terms of both quality and potential returns.I'm curious—how have you found the transition to handling all three aspects of development?

Transitioning into hard money lending is a natural step given your experience.